Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director

Job Description

General Summary:

The Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director willsupportthe strategy and execution ofUS (United States)Public Affairs (USPA)activities, withinitialfocus in our pain and kidneyareas. This role will work within Public Affairs as well as cross-functionallywith other internal Vertex functions, including commercial, medical, R&Dand legal, to ensure alignment and progress around our corporate goals andobjectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Servesastheprimaryliaisonto theUSPAState Government Affairs (SGA)teamonstate policy work.
• Supports identification of SGA opportunities to advancepainprogramobjectivesandgenerates materials and assetstoexecuteonthoseengagements.
• Monitors state legislation andidentifiessubstantive policy and political opportunities and risks to the company's business.
• LeadskeyUSPA painprojects andis responsible for departmental program/process operationsto help successfully advance policy initiatives.
• Develops plans, goals,processes,andlogisticsfor projects, gaining cooperation andalignment.
• Summarizes and creates communications for internal stakeholders on key information such as program progress, timeline updates, and potential risks.
• Monitorsprojectbudgets and is accountable for understanding and communicating forecast variance,risksandopportunities.
• Compiles succinct reports and prepares minutes for internal meetings; methodically tracks all actionsitems andfinds new ways to stay abreast of multi-dimensionaltasks.
• 10-20% travel anticipated

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 7-8years current and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and prior experience in patient advocacy, public health policy, governmentrelationsor related field(s), preferably with experience in the pain environment.
• Strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills, often addressing novel/unusual situations and exercisingjudgement.
• Excellent ability to collaborate with other functional areas and build effective, productive businessrelationships.
• Project management skills andhighlyproficient at managing, tracking, andmeasuring.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects at a given time, ensuring deadlines,budgets,and status updates.
• Developed communication skills and the ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights.
• Very detail oriented and strong project/operation management skills
• Comfortable withworking in areas of uncertainty

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com